Ecclesiastes 4:12
And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
If a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
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What this verse means
One can be overpowered, two can stand, and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
A short prayer
Lord, braid me together with people who make me stronger — and be the third strand.
Read in context — Ecclesiastes 4
10For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.
11Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?
12And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
13Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.
14For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor.
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“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”Ephesians 6:11
“The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.”Habakkuk 3:19
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”Isaiah 41:10
“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”John 13:35
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”Joshua 1:9
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